list_markets

List all available perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid

Server Hyperliquid MCP Server samklein952-hub/hyperliquid-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_markets does on Hyperliquid MCP Server

AI agents call list_markets to retrieve information from Hyperliquid MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_markets needs a policy

This tool fetches and displays available markets—a read-only operation with no ability to modify state, execute trades, or affect financial positions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since listing markets cannot directly harm the user or cause unintended transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_markets' and description 'List all available perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid' indicate a query operation that retrieves market data with no side effects.

Questions about list_markets

What does the list_markets tool do? +

List all available perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hyperliquid MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_markets? +

Register the Hyperliquid MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_markets: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hyperliquid MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_markets? +

list_markets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_markets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_markets rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block list_markets completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_markets. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides list_markets? +

list_markets is provided by the Hyperliquid MCP Server MCP server (samklein952-hub/hyperliquid-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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